The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards are given annually to individuals for their Lifetime of Achievements in the advancement of the global energy industry in six categories. The nominees are voted on by an International Selection Committee who choose candidates for an outstanding record of accomplishment in their sector over the whole of a career; men and women who have made an exceptional impact on the energy industry with distinct personal achievements for a consistent and prolonged period of engagement. The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards celebrate the unprecedented work of H.E. Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Al-Attiyah Foundation, Qatar’s former Minister of Energy & Industry and Deputy Prime Minister, by recognizing the career achievements of distinguished individuals in their service of the global energy industry.
Key Criteria for Nominees to Make it On the 5-Person Shortlist in Each Category
This is open to an individual with an outstanding record of achievement in the advancement of the international energy industry and/or energy policy, but should not currently be an executive employed by an International Oil Company.
Nominees may come from a variety of backgrounds, including academic, political, technical, industry, business or media fields. A strong candidate will have made an exceptional impact on their field with distinct personal achievements over at least three decades. They should be an inspirational individual, and through their contribution and/or leadership, their work will have reached far beyond their actions and affected people, companies and/or nations.
A group of internationally renowned energy figures, including former winners of the Al-Attiyah Awards, are invited each year to join the volunteer Selection Committee
The 7-person International Selection Committee and the awards producer submit nominees that meet the above criteria for the six award categories -- Qatar; OPEC; Producer-Consumer Dialogue; Education; Renewable Energy; Journalism -- which delivers a shortlist of five nominees for each category
The 7-person International Selection Committee independently scores every nominee in each of the six Award categories for their performance on each of the above 4 Criteria.
The 7-person International Selection Committee independently scores every nominee in each of the six Award categories for their performance on each of the above 4 Criteria.
His Excellency Al-Attiyah each year selects one additional outstanding individual to receive an Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of International Energy Policy & Diplomacy.